Behoved
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of behove, meaning it was appropriate or necessary for someone to do something.
“It behoved her to check her facts before making such a serious accusation.”
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Starts with BE- and contains V, which is uncommon and worth testing early in a Wordle game
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Worth 16 points, V adds strong value and the -ED ending allows easy board placement
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